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SJ250 • 2026

Celebrating the life of Carol A. Bruce.

Celebrating the life of Carol A. Bruce.

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Boysko
Last action
2026-03-14
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Celebrating the Life of Carol A. Bruce

This legislation celebrates and honors the life and legacy of Carol A. Bruce, a respected writer and public servant in Herndon.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Carol A. Bruce.
  • Praises her achievements as an English literature graduate and owner of Carol Bruce Communications for over 30 years.
  • Highlights her service on the Herndon Town Council, including terms as vice mayor and mayor.
  • Commends her contributions to various community organizations in Herndon.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of Carol A. Bruce
  • Residents of Herndon who knew or were inspired by Carol A. Bruce

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A clause used to introduce facts that support the resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing a formal decision or opinion by the General Assembly.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The legislation does not provide financial compensation or benefits.
  • It is a symbolic gesture and does not create new laws or regulations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-14 Senate

    Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ250ER)

  2. 2026-03-12 House

    Agreed to by House

  3. 2026-03-11 House

    Received

  4. 2026-03-11 House

    Laid on Speaker's table

  5. 2026-03-10 Senate

    Agreed to by Senate

  6. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Presented 26109325D

  7. 2026-03-09 Senate

    Laid on Clerk's Desk

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of Carol A. Bruce.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of Carol A. Bruce.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 10, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Carol A. Bruce, an accomplished writing and communications professional, esteemed public servant, and beloved member of the Herndon community, died on July 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Carol Bruce held a bachelor's degree in English literature from American University and provided writing, editing, and publication management services as the owner of Carol Bruce Communications for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Carol Bruce served a total of 16 years on the Herndon Town Council, including from 1988 to 1994 and 1996 to 2006; she was also vice mayor from 2000 to 2004 and mayor from January to June 2002, when she made history as the first female mayor in Herndon's history; and
WHEREAS, Carol Bruce made an impact in Herndon as a longtime member and president of the Herndon Historical Society, founding member and co-chair of the Herndon homes tour committee, vice president of Friends of Runnymede Park, member and former vice president of the Council for the Arts of Herndon, and former member of the Herndon Festival's executive steering committee; and
WHEREAS, Carol Bruce will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by numerous family members, friends, and citizens of Herndon; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of Carol A. Bruce, a treasured member of the Herndon community whose legacy of dedication and service will forever inspire all who knew her; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Carol A. Bruce as an expression of the General Assembly's respect for her memory.